September 08
Overview
Holidays & Observances
ChristianFeast Day:
Adrian and Natalia of Nicomedia(Roman Catholic Church), Corbinian, Disibod, Nativity of Mary(Roman Catholic Church), (Anglo-Catholicism)Monti Fest(Mangalorean Catholic), Our Lady of Charity, Our Lady of Covadonga(national holiday inAsturias), Our Lady of Good Health of Vailankanni, Pope Sergius I, September 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics), Feast Day of Our Lady of Meritxell(national holiday inAndorra)
A series of Christian feast days celebrated on September 8, honoring the Nativity of Mary and various saints.
Accession Day(United Kingdomand theCommonwealth realms) (during the reign ofCharles III)
Commemorates the day King Charles III ascended to the British throne.
Independence Day (North Macedonia)
Celebrates North Macedonia’s declaration of independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.
International Literacy Day(International)
A global observance promoting literacy as a driver for sustainable development.
Martyrs' Day (Afghanistan)(date may fall on September 9, follows a non-Gregorian calendar)
Honors Afghan soldiers and civilians who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
National Day (Andorra), also the feast ofOur Lady of Meritxell
Andorra’s National Day celebrates the country’s patron saint, Our Lady of Meritxell.
National Day (Asturias), also the feast ofOur Lady of Covadonga
Asturias commemorates its regional identity and patroness, Our Lady of Covadonga.
National Day (Extremadura), also the feast ofOur Lady of Guadalupe
Extremadura’s regional holiday honors its heritage and patroness, Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Victory Day (Pakistan)
Commemorates Pakistan’s victory in the 1965 War against India.
Events
After the capture of Herod's Palace the previous day, a Roman army under Titus secures and plunders the city of Jerusalem.
A Roman army led by Titus secures and plunders Jerusalem after capturing Herod's Palace, marking a pivotal moment in the First Jewish–Roman War.
Battle of Huoyi: Li Yuan defeats a Sui dynasty army, opening the path to his capture of the imperial capital Chang'an and the eventual establishment of the Tang dynasty.
Li Yuan's forces defeat the Sui army at the Battle of Huoyi, clearing the way for his seizure of Chang'an and the foundation of the Tang dynasty.
Election of Antipope Theodoric.
Antipope Theodoric is elected, challenging Pope Paschal II and intensifying the medieval Church's power struggles.
Philip of Swabia, Prince of Hohenstaufen, is crowned King of Germany (King of the Romans)
Philip of Swabia is crowned King of Germany, securing the Hohenstaufen claim during the imperial succession crisis.
Pope Innocent IV canonises Stanislaus of Szczepanów, killed by King Bolesław II.
Pope Innocent IV proclaims the canonization of Stanislaus of Szczepanów, elevating the martyred Polish bishop to sainthood.
The Statute of Kalisz, guaranteeing Jews safety and personal liberties and giving battei din jurisdiction over Jewish matters, is promulgated by Bolesław the Pious, Duke of Greater Poland.
The Statute of Kalisz, enacted by Duke Bolesław the Pious, grants Jewish communities legal protections and autonomy in Greater Poland.
Pope John XXI is elected Pope.
Pedro Julião is elected Pope John XXI, resuming papal leadership after a brief vacancy.
Stefan Dušan declares himself king of Serbia.
Stefan Dušan proclaims himself King of Serbia, setting the foundation for the medieval Serbian Empire.
The Battle of Adramyttion begins in which a Christian naval league defeats a Turkish fleet in several encounters.
A Christian naval league secures victory over a Turkish fleet at the Battle of Adramyttion, demonstrating maritime power in the Aegean.
Births
Chinese emperor who ruled from 712 to 756, overseeing a flourishing era of art, culture, and prosperity.
Ansgar
9th-century German archbishop known as the 'Apostle of the North' who spread Christianity in Scandinavia.
Ali al-Hadi
10th Imam of Twelver Shia Islam, revered for his piety and scholarship.
Medieval King of England famed for his leadership during the Third Crusade and his martial prowess.
13th-century King of Portugal whose tumultuous reign ended with his exile and deposition.
13th-century Prince of Anjou who became titular King of Hungary through maternal lineage.
Bernardino of Siena
Italian Franciscan missionary and preacher whose sermons inspired social reform in Renaissance Italy.
Catherine of Bologna
Italian Poor Clare nun, mystic, and artist revered as the patron saint of artists.
John de Vere
English nobleman and military commander who served as Lord Great Chamberlain under Henry VII.
Deaths
Arbogast
Late 4th-century Frankish general who served as magister militum in the Western Roman Empire.
Pope from 687 to 701 who defended the independence of the papacy and enriched liturgical practice.
Leo IV the Khazar
Byzantine emperor from 775 to 780, noted for fortifying Constantinople and securing peace with the Abbasids.
Ahmad ibn Isra'il al-Anbari
9th-century Abbasid vizier recognized for his role in administrative reforms and fiscal management.
Antipope from 1080 to 1100 who challenged papal authority during the Investiture Controversy.
Sir Simon Fraser
Scottish knight who fought for Bruce's cause and was executed by the English in 1306.
Thomas of Woodstock
Youngest son of King Edward III and powerful English noble who opposed King Richard II.
King of Navarre (1387–1425) renowned for diplomatic skill and cultural patronage.
John Stokesley
Bishop of London and staunch defender of Catholicism during Henry VIII's reign.